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Freedom Nxele

@freedomnxele

I lead multi-site culinary teams, menus, training, and hospitality operations.

Botswana
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I'm currently Regional Executive Chef for RDC at Marriott / Protea Hotel, overseeing operations across Botswana, Zambia, and South Africa, including Marriott Gaborone, Chobe Game Lodge, David Livingstone, and Madikwe Lodge.

Previously, I served as Executive Chef at Centra in Doha, where I opened three branches and was promoted to Group Head Chef. At Wilderness Safaris, I trained teams, maintained seasonal menus, managed food costs and hygiene standards, and led banquet operations across 5-star camps.

Across more than 17 years in hospitality, I've built kitchen structures, developed menus and recipes, managed budgets and inventory, and trained chefs and students. I bring international experience in South Africa, Botswana, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Zambia, Rwanda, Namibia, and Germany, with a strong focus on guest satisfaction, food safety, and consistent presentation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

LT

Lobster Ink Hospitality Training

Certificate in Guest Relations, Hospitality

Earned a certificate in Guest Relations in July 2020.

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Lobster Ink Hospitality Training

Certificate in Food and Beverage, Hospitality

Earned certificates in Food and Beverage, Guest Relations, and Food Handling in July 2020.

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Lobster Ink Hospitality Training

Certificate in Food Handling, Hospitality

Earned a certificate in Food Handling in July 2020.

GE

Gesellschaftsraum

Certificate in Cuisine Training and Marketing, Cuisine

Completed cuisine training and marketing in Munich, Germany in September 2019.

BC

Bisate Camp

Chef Training, Culinary Arts

Completed chef training at Bisate Camp in Rwanda in April 2018.

BA

Botswana Qualification Authority

BQA Chef Trainer Certificate, Vocational Training

Earned BQA Chef Trainer, Moderator, and Assessor certificates in March 2018.

BA

Botswana Qualification Authority

BQA Moderator, Vocational Training

Earned a BQA Moderator certificate in March 2018.

BA

Botswana Qualification Authority

BQA Assessor, Vocational Training

Earned a BQA Assessor certificate in March 2018.

BC

Busanga and Lufupa Camp

Chef Training, Culinary Arts

Completed chef training at Busanga and Lufupa Camp in Zambia in May 2017.

DR

Doronawas, Hoanib Skeleton, and Dessert Rhino

Chef Training, Culinary Arts

Completed chef training at Doronawas, Hoanib Skeleton, and Dessert Rhino in Namibia in June 2016.

FC

Fern Hill Hotel Training College

Diploma in Professional Cookery, Professional Cookery

Activities and societies: Top Best Student of the Year (November 2007); Good Fellowship Award (October 2007)

Completed a Diploma in Professional Cookery in December 2009, earning the Top Best Student of the Year award in November 2007 and the Good Fellowship Award in October 2007.

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Fern Hill Hotel and Training College

THETA, Hospitality

Completed THETA training in December 2008.

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Fern Hill Hotel and Training College

Hychem Training Course, Hospitality

Completed Hychem training course in December 2008.

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Fern Hill Hotel and Training College

SA Chef Association, Culinary Arts

Completed SA Chef Association training in March 2007.

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Fern Hill Hotel and Training College

SAB Training Course, Hospitality

Completed SAB training course in May 2007.

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